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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Siluriformes (Catfish) > Ariidae (Sea catfishes) > Ariinae

Environment / Climate / Range Ecology

Marine; brackish; demersal; amphidromous (Ref. 51243); depth range 50 - 60 m. Tropical, preferred ?

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Indo-West Pacific: ranges from Pakistan eastwards to Thailand and southwards to Indonesia and Polynesia. Known from the Mekong delta (Ref. 12693).

Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age

Maturity: L_m ?, range 24 - ? cm
Max length : 92.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3290); common length : 55.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3290); max. reported age: 6 years (Ref. 52060)

Inhabits coastal waters, as well as estuaries and tidal rivers. Feeds mainly on invertebrates and small fishes. The sharp dorsal and pectoral fin spines can inflict painful wounds. Sold mostly fresh and dried-salted in markets.

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Distinct pairing. Mouth brooding may be employed as a parenting strategy (Ref. 205).

Main reference Upload your references | References | Coordinator : Ferraris, Jr., Carl J. | Collaborators

Jayaram, K.C., 1984. Ariidae. In W. Fischer and G. Bianchi (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. Western Indian Ocean fishing area 51. Vol. 1. FAO, Rome. pag. var. (Ref. 3290)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Not Evaluated

CITES (Ref. 94142)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic (Ref. 58010)

Human uses

Fisheries: commercial

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Sciades sona (Hamilton, 1822)